Exploring the Sounds of Bossy R

Which vowels does Bossy R affect?

• A, E, I, O, U

• Only A and E

• Only O and U

• None of the vowels

What does Bossy R claim about its effect on vowels?

• It leaves them unchanged

• It makes them louder

• It changes their sounds

• It makes them disappear

What role does Bossy R claim to play for the vowels?

• A decorator

• A leader

• A guide

• A follower

How does the sound of A change when next to Bossy R?

• From ah to al

• From ah to air

• From ah to an

• From ah to ar

What new flavor does O claim to have with Bossy R?

• A sweet flavor

• A sour flavor

• A spicy flavor

• A brand new flavor

Which two vowels sound alike next to Bossy R?

• U and A

• I and O

• E and I

• A and E

What change does Bossy R make to the sound of I?

• From fist to fast

• From fist to first

• From fit to fret

• From fit to fort

What does Bossy R do to the sound of E?

• From get to girt

• From gel to gurl

• From gen to garn

• From gem to germ

What is U's reaction to the changes Bossy R makes?

• U is confused

• U is indifferent

• U is thrilled

• U is unhappy

What does U say about the change from bun to burn?

• It's disliked

• It's unnecessary

• It's a confusing change

• It's a welcome change